It’s that time in the semester when Colby staff across the campus work together to make sure students prepare to leave, as prepared as possible, for off-campus study next semester. Pre-departure preparation is an essential part of assuring a successful experience for students.
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Jayson Ito-Adler ’13
Global Studies Major
Butler University-Mexico, Mexico, Spring 2011
CIEE Alicante, Spain, Spring 2012
Currently teaching English in Thailand through CIEE Teach Abroad
My four years at Colby would have been painfully incomplete without either of my semesters abroad (I was a Global Studies major – isn’t studying abroad what we were supposed to do?). I was fortunate to spend five months in the former Mayan capital of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, Merida, and later six months in Alicante, a small city on Spain’s scenic Mediterranean coastline. These stretches of time were defining for me in many ways, a series of opportunities to overcome challenging situations and discover what I truly find important. Continue reading “Travel Bug by Jayson Ito-Adler ’13”
Kara Witherill ‘15
Global Studies Major; Chemistry and German Minors
AUCP Marseille, France Fall 2013
Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Program in Germany 2015-16
Embrace being uncomfortable.
Whether you’re studying, working, or just visiting a foreign country, there is nothing more freeing than letting go of the safety net and taking that proverbial step outside of your comfort zone – and staying there. Continue reading “Leave Your Comfort Zone at Home, You Don’t Need It Anymore by Kara Witherill ’15”
Carli R. Jaff ‘16
Major(s): American Studies / Educational Studies: Schools,Society, and Culture
CIEE- Seville- Teaching Development, Spain, Spring 2015
I was extremely nervous before I went abroad– I almost didn’t go. And there were some days while I was in Spain that I thought I shouldn’t have gone abroad. I didn’t think I could leave my comfort zone for 4 months and start completely anew. And maybe I was right– maybe abroad wasn’t for me. I didn’t have the crazy, life-changing experience that everyone talks about, but abroad did change me. Continue reading “I didn’t have the crazy, life-changing experience that everyone talks about, but abroad did change me by Carli Jaff ‘16”
Martha Holland ’16
Biology Major / Chemistry Minor
University of Oslo, Norway
(Spring 2015)
I arrived in Oslo last January with two suitcases, three granola bars, and the address of my student village written on a piece of paper. In my mind, I was going to get to my flat, make myself a mug of tea, take the bus to Ikea for sheets and towels, and get some much-needed sleep. This plan was far too ambitious for my first day abroad.
Continue reading “I Found a Home in Oslo by Martha Holland ’16”
Kate Riley ‘16
Psychology, Neuroscience concentration
SIT Madagascar: Biodiversity and Natural Resource Management (spring 2015)
After a couple of weeks back at Colby, its starting to feel like I never left. Classes and commitments have picked up speed, and once again, I find myself caught up in the whirlwind of what comprises life at Colby. Before I continue, I must disclose that I love being busy. I’ve always jam-packed my schedule, running (often literally) from one thing to the next. I can only sit still for so long, and slow summers drive me stir-crazy. Continue reading “Mora Mora, I miss you by Kate Riley ‘16”
